After the grand autumn hunting banquet, Chu Changning returned to his imperial tent to rest.

The night was pitch black. The imperial tent covered a vast area and was made of snow wolf skin from the northern frontier. It was embroidered with a golden dragon and black banners fluttered in the wind, like a majestic beast lurking in the heavily armored Deer Terrace, displaying the majesty of the imperial family.

Ayu rode her horse from outside the camp. A gust of wind blew by, and she was on the deer platform. She lifted the curtain and strode in.

Chu Changning had just taken a bath and was sitting on a small couch, marking up a book. He looked up and saw his son, and said with a smile, "Where's your father?"

A stove was burning inside the tent, making it warm and cozy. Ayu, having shaken off the chill, walked over and replied, "Father is still on the reviewing stand."

Chu Changning handed him a golden cup and said with concern, "Are you cold? Drink some goat milk to warm yourself up."

Ayu obediently took it and sat down next to her mother, looking at the blueprints on the table. "Is this the musket that Mother mentioned last time?"

"Yes, it's definitely better than the weapons made by the group of soldiers your father trained."

What's this called?

Seeing that he was interested, Chu Changning pulled out another messy drawing and explained, "A bomb."

Ayu opened her eyes curiously, "What is a bomb?"

"---"

Now, the northern lands are almost entirely unified by the Great Qi, and the gateway to the northern frontier has been opened, restraining the Rong tribes of the Western Regions. The Central Plains are stable, and the people live in peace.

She forged powerful weapons, modified catapults with insufficient range, and improved the military, all for the sake of the Great Qi. However, if bombs were to appear in the world, they would definitely cause riots throughout the land, so they could not be forged.

"This is just something my mother drew on the ground." She took back the drawings and asked with a smile, "Have you been to the newly built arsenal?"

Lishan's palace was located in Yuecheng, a border town. Before the autumn hunt, Yan Beimo sent his trusted general and his son to secretly visit the military camp at the border.

When Ayu heard her mention this matter, she immediately recounted her observations and experiences in an orderly manner.

A cold wind howled through the night, and torches doused with pine resin burned on the royal pillars, illuminating the entire camp.

Yan Beimo, dressed in a black fur coat, lifted the curtain and went in. He saw his shameless son leaning against his mother's chest, talking to her. His face immediately darkened.

"Yan Jingyu".

Hearing the familiar voice, Ayu pouted and slowly sat down opposite the tatami table.

Chu Changning glanced at the father and son suspiciously, but said nothing, and tidied up the drawings on the table.

"It's so late, why aren't you back in your own tent to sleep? Why are you sitting here?"

"Mommy's still awake?"

Yan Beimo squinted. "We're going to sleep now."

Ayu said "Oh," got off the bed, and said, "Mother, I'm going back."

Seeing that it was getting late, Chu Changning smiled and patted his little face, "Get some rest."

"I understand. Father and Mother, you should rest early too."

As soon as the person left, Yan Beimo picked up the person who was still on the small couch and carried him to the washroom at the back.

She was embarrassed and annoyed, and slapped him, saying, "I've already washed, go by yourself."

"Where is my private bath with my lover?"

Chu Changning rolled her eyes at him, "I'll go find His Majesty a jade carving of mandarin ducks so you can hold them while you wash, okay?"

"---"

He ignored her and headed straight for the washroom at the back.

Yan Beimo was naturally extravagant. Before the autumn hunt, the palace servants specially built a temporary imperial pool in the imperial tent. Although it was not as grand as the hot spring pool in the imperial palace, it was still splendid and luxurious in every way.

Chu Changning opened her mouth to curse him fiercely, but he was pushed down onto the fur coat by the pool.

The pool was warm, steaming with white vapor, creating a misty atmosphere all around. The symbolic pushing did not stop his forceful actions.

With a loud bang, a huge splash of water erupted, and she was pulled into the water.

“.

A hoarse voice sounded softly from behind, like flowing water, as calloused hands caressed the tender flesh, sending shivers down the spine.

Chu Changning's eyes stung with tears. Her slender hands gripped the drooling faucet tightly. She turned back and glared at him, thinking she was being fierce. Her willow-leaf eyes were alluring, and the crimson corners of her eyes were captivating, making one's heart flutter.

Yan Beimo chuckled softly, lowered his head to kiss her earlobe, and whispered seductive words.

When her mind was in a daze, she thought of the hunting grounds.

The room was very warm, and her intermittent nagging voice echoed in the ambiguous and alluring pool. He leaned in and pressed her tightly against him, whispering.

"With bodyguards by my side, nothing will happen."

After Ayu was brought back to Jiankang at birth, Yan Beimo secretly raised a group of assassins to protect his safety. Chu Changning had never asked before, so he naturally wouldn't say it on his own. Therefore, when he said this, people thought they were just ordinary bodyguards.

"Anyway, don't bully him in the future. The hunting grounds are too dangerous. If he encounters lions or tigers, he's so young. No matter how good his archery is, he can't defeat them."

Throughout history, the royal hunting grounds have always been filled with domesticated wild animals, and the imperial guards had cleared the areas. However, the Great Qi Emperor was cruel and kept wild beasts transported from the northern frontier. He also forbade anyone to clear the areas in advance, and the areas were filled with all sorts of savage birds and beasts.

Yan Beimo didn't argue with her about this. He pinched her slender waist and said in a dangerous tone, "All you do is care about him."

Reminded by him, Chu Changning thought of An'an. The autumn hunt was grand, and An'an was still too young, so she could only stay in the palace with her grandmother.

"Let's go back early, An'an is sure to throw a tantrum again."

"---"

Yan Beimo's face darkened even more. He grabbed her, flipped her over, and lowered his head to bite her hard.

Chu Changning cursed him in her heart for being petty, but she knew that if she angered him, he would torment her again tonight. So she could only try to please him by kissing him, her slender, white fingers gently caressing his chest and teasing him, while her legs tightly wrapped around him.

"My husband---"

Her low, alluring voice lingered in the air like a hook, captivating him.

“.

Yan Beimo's eyes darkened, and he gasped, "You—"

"---"

The water in the pool was warm and smooth, and the bright pearls illuminated her snow-white skin, making it look like the finest porcelain.

"I have built you a palace made of gold in the north, nestled in the cliff. It is now complete. I will take you to see it."

"ah---"

Chu Changning's mind, which had been immersed in the moment, paused, and she opened her shimmering, crimson eyes to look at him.

Yan Beimo adored her like this, kissing her tenderly as he explained, “Northern Yan has a unique geography. The palace I built for you is located on a cliff. The west side is cold year-round, with views of snow-capped mountains, while the east side is mild and prosperous, with a vast blue sea. You will love it.”

Chu Changning's expression shifted slightly as she hugged him tightly, her palms burning.

"Ah Ning~"

She couldn't help herself to the person on top of her.

"Don't spend money recklessly in the future---"